my wife has discovered she inherited her mom's alopecia areata. her hair started falling out in clumps after she had her surgery.

this is incredibly devastating for someone who has only cut her hair a handful of times in her life (her hair goes down to her feet)

I am so sorry to hear about your wife's inherited alopecia areata. It must be incredibly difficult for her to see her hair falling out in clumps, especially since she has such a strong connection to her long locks. Please offer her my support and let her know that she is not alone in this journey. I hope she can find comfort and strength during this challenging time.